Messi reveals the reason behind Argentina's defeat in the final of the 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi, in his farewell to the Argentine National Team, pointed out the reasons that led to the defeat against Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, highlighting a determining factor in the match.

Messi's Farewell to the Argentine National Team

Lionel Messi, in an emotional farewell moment from the Argentine National Team, not only retired but also pointed out the culprit for the defeat against Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Argentina, which lost 1-0 without a single shot on goal in over 120 minutes of play, suffered a painful fall. Messi attributed the loss to the great physical and emotional strain endured in the semifinal against England, where they were close to losing.

The Reason for the Defeat According to Messi

In his statements, Messi explained, "In the last World Cup, we were very close. The reality is that nothing unusual happened as is said. The match with England was a huge drain for us. Unfortunately, we could not become champions. We were also really close, but rest assured that all the teammates I had by my side always gave their all for this shirt."

Messi's Legacy in the Argentine National Team

Lionel Messi retired from the Argentine National Team after participating in three World Cup finals. The first was a defeat against Germany in 2014 by 1-0, then he won in 2022 against France in penalties, and the last final he played was in 2026 with a 1-0 loss against Spain.

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